Visiting Researcher

Posting Summary

The primary purpose of the Visiting Researcher Scholar position is to conduct experimental and bioinformatics research under the direction of the principal investigator.

The visiting researcher will work in the Xia lab, whose focus is on the mechanisms and models of cancer development associated with mutations in tumor suppressors BRCA1, PALB2 and BRCA2.

Incumbent will use mammalian cell culture and mouse models to understand the roles of DNA damage and oxidative stress in cancer development in Brca2 and Palb2 mutant mice and determine the histopathological and immunological characteristics of the tumors.

Essential duties and responsibilities :

• Works under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Carries out various experimental and bioinformatics studies to understand the mechanisms of cancer development in Brca2 and Palb2 mutant mice.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and ability to publish scientific research papers / articles and written reports and oral presentations of research experiments.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Understands, demonstrates and models the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey core values.

• Acts as a role model for corporate integrity, customer service and improved quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 99S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 00.

00 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.00 Annual Maximum Salary 0.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Temporary Assignments Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

MD or PhD degree in a relevant field.

Certifications / Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a strong background in mammalian cellular biology and animal models.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively is also essential.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

INTERRELATIONSHIPS : Interaction with RUTGERS, RWJMS, CINJ, and RWJUH management, administrative, clinical and laboratory staff.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.

No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Lab environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to blood, excrement, antineoplastic drugs and possible exposure to infectious and communicable diseases.

Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals. Special Conditions